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Man Sentenced to 100 Years for New Year’s Eve Murder in Newark

▶ Posted 07-07-2026

Jarell Riles, age 35, is sentenced to 100 years in prison for fatally shooting of 67-year-old Jose Gaona in the back during an armed robbery on Malvern Street.

Saddle Brook Police Officer Charged With Assault and Obstruction

▶ Posted 07-07-2026

Attilio Dente, age 43, is arrested for pistol whipping a suspect after deactivating his body-worn camera and then making a false report to cover up the incident.

Secaucus Police Blotter: June 29, 2026 to July 5, 2026

▶ Posted 07-06-2026

Read about last week's arrests and incidents as released by the Secaucus Police Department.

Latest Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 07-06-2026

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Fun and Games for the Week of July 6, 2026

▶ Posted 07-06-2026

Looking for some fun? From board games to video games, connect with others who share your gaming interests at these gatherings in Northern New Jersey.

Latest Paterson Police CompStat Data

▶ Posted 07-06-2026

See the latest Compstat Data collected by the Paterson Police Department for the period ending on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Three People Injured in Passaic Shooting

▶ Posted 07-05-2026

Police are asking for help with information on the shooting of three Passaic residents in the area of Essex Street and Third Street on the night of July 4, 2026.

Armed Home Invasion in Rochelle Park Reveals Surprise Crime Scene

▶ Posted 07-03-2026

Five people are charged stemming from the invasion of a residence on Howard Street that investigators later learned was used to engage in credit card fraud.

Become a Kearny Firefighter

▶ Posted 07-03-2026

Apply now to become a firefighter with Kearny's Fire Department.

Bergen County Cooling Centers

▶ Posted 07-02-2026

See the complete list of cooling centers that are available in Bergen County during the current heat wave.

Air Quality Alert in Effect From July 2nd Through July 5th

▶ Posted 07-02-2026

The public is urged to take precautions during an alert issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection due to elevated levels of ground-level ozone.

Harrison Police Blotter: July 1, 2026

▶ Posted 07-01-2026

Read about the latest arrests and incidents as released by the Harrison Police Department.

Bloomfield Police Blotter: June 22, 2026 to June 28, 2026

▶ Posted 07-01-2026

Read about last week's arrests and incidents as released by the Bloomfield Police Department.

Body Discovered Inside Burning Vehicle in Wayne

▶ Posted 06-30-2026

Police are asking for the public's help with information on a dead body that was found in the driver seat of a burning car at 77 Willowbrook Boulevard.

Four New Yorkers Arrested for Armed Robberies of Edgewater Spas

▶ Posted 06-30-2026

John E. Cesse Rosario, Fraylan M. De La Rosa Perez, Brayan Perez Abreu, and Esther Rosado are arrested for robbing two spas on River Road at gunpoint.

2026 Westwood Summer Concert Series

▶ Posted 06-30-2026

See the complete schedule of free concerts taking place at Veterans Park in Westwood over the summer.

Extreme Heat Watch ~ Wednesday, July 1st through Sunday, July 5th

▶ Posted 06-30-2026

Air Quality Alert Due to Elevated Ground-Level Ozone

▶ Posted 06-30-2026

Newark is urging residents to take precautions during an Air Quality Alert issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.

Newark Activates Code Red for Wednesday Through Sunday

▶ Posted 06-30-2026

Newark is activating CODE RED from 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, through 8 a.m. Sunday, July 5, during which temperatures are expected to reach 102°F.

New Jersey Proceeds With Trial Against Meta Platforms

▶ Posted 06-30-2026

A court denies Meta's attempt to stop a case brought by multiple states that alleges the company deployed features that are harmful to kids on its platforms.

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